QA Engineer (Manual Tester)

A Day in the Life:A Day in the Life Collaborate with developers and product managers to understand feature requirements. Review feature specifications and design detailed test cases. Perform manual tests on payment gateway systems, including transaction flows and API validations. Identify, log, and track defects using tools like JIRA and prioritize them for resolution. Conduct regression testing to ensure system stability after updates. Participate in team discussions to troubleshoot and resolve issues. Document test results and prepare for upcoming sprint activitiesKey Responsibilities:Key Responsibilities Develop and execute detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts for web-based payment systems. Perform functional, regression, integration, UI, API, and end-to-end testing of payment gateway features. Test core modules including transaction processing, authentication, encryption, payment methods (Credit/Debit, UPI, Wallets, etc.), and refunds. Ensure compliance with standards such as PCI-DSS, ISO 8583, and EMV where applicable. Work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and raise quality issues. Identify, log, track, and manage defects in defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA). Build and maintain automated test suites using tools like Postman, TestNG, RestAssured, etc. Validate integration with third-party payment processors and banks. Perform load testing and performance testing using tools like JMeter or LoadRunner. Ensure browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness testingBasic Qualifications & Skills Minimum 3+ years of experience in manual and automation testing of web applications, with at least 1-2 years of experience in the payment gateway, fintech, banking, or e-commerce domains. Strong understanding of payment flow, transaction lifecycle, and settlement processes. Hands-on experience with API Collection API testing (REST/SOAP) and tools like Postman, SoapUI, etc. Proficiency in Java, and frameworks like TestNG or Cucumber. Experience with SQL for database validation. Familiarity with security testing practices and standards relevant to payment systems. Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Good communication skills and the ability to work in agile/scrum environments.Preferred Qualifications Experience in high-volume transaction systems with low-latency requirements. Knowledge of emerging payment technologies like blockchain, UPI, and real-time paymentsHands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Familiarity with tools like Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines. What We Offer Opportunity to work on innovative fintech products in a fast-growing technology environment. Collaborative culture with strong cross-functional teamwork. Opportunities for professional growth and career development